Sotheby's Tries to Block Suit Over a Leonardo Sold and Resold at a Big Markup
Graham Bowley (2016). Sotheby's Tries to Block Suit Over a Leonardo Sold and Resold at a Big Markup. The New York Times. 28 November.
| Title | Sotheby's Tries to Block Suit Over a Leonardo Sold and Resold at a Big Markup |
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| Publication Date | 28th Nov 2016 |
| Author | Graham Bowley |
| Source | The New York Times |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Americas |
| Art type | Art |
| Subject | Market |
| Comments | As part of the well-known lawsuit between Bouvier and Rybolovlev, the original dealers who sold the da Vinci painting to Bouvier (via Sotheby's) are seeking restitution as well. They argue Sotheby's either knew or should have known that Bouvier would go on to up-sell the painting immediately after purchasing it. |
| Link | http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/28/arts/design/sothebys-tries-to-block-suit-over-a-leonardo-sold-and-resold-at-a-big-markup.html?pagewanted=all |
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